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Situation
Located south of Alsace, in Haut Rhin, our Gîte is in Helfrantzkirch, small village from Sundgau of about some 700 souls. Ranked 3 star Gîtes de France, the gîte is equipped with all necessary comfort for an excellent stay. The location is also ideal to either enjoy the relaxing nature or visit the cities in Alsace, or in Germany and Switzerland. |
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Few distances in the area
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The castle of Ferrette
Château de Ferrette is one of the oldest in Alsace. Its first mention dates back to 1105. It was one of the main possessions of the Lord of Ferrette, dynasty which was formed by sharing the heritage of the counts of Montbéliard. Seven counts of Ferrette will succeed one another. After the death of the last count, the county belonged to the house of Austria through the marriage of Jeanne de Ferrette with Duke Albert II of Habsburg in 1324. The castle then became the residence of an Austrian bailiff. |
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The little Alsatian Camargue
The national nature reserve of the small Alsatian Camargue was classified in 1982, it occupies an area of 900 hectares and protects a mosaic of environments in the former major bed of the Rhine. It is a natural reserve allowing the observation of migratory birds. Many bucolic paths allow the discovery of a preserved nature and flora. |
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The city of Basel in Switzerland
Basel is a city located on the Rhine, in the northwest of Switzerland, near the French and German borders. Its medieval old town is concentrated around the market square (Marktplatz) dominated by the town hall in red sandstone built in the 16th century. Its Gothic cathedral dating from the 12th century offers a view of the city and houses the tomb of the Dutch humanist of the 16th century, Erasmus, whose university in the city contains some of his works. |
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Thermal baths in Germany
No need to go on a cure for several days or to seek to treat a particular condition to enjoy the benefits of the thermal baths! If thermal spas in Alsace are rather rare, we are lucky to be able to easily go to Germany, which has many near the border. Whether in Bad Bellingen or Badenweiler, at the foot of the Black Forest, these thermal baths will allow you to enjoy their beneficial waters all year round. |
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The fried carp route
Eager to make local traditions known, around thirty Sundgau restaurateurs, strong in their traditional know-how, have joined together in the Association "Sundgau, Routes de la Carpe Frite". The Fried Carp Route is a Remarkable Site of Taste (same label as the famous Wine Route in the Alsatian vineyard), label awarded by the National Council of Culinary Arts. At the same time, discover the beautiful flowering villages. |
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The Three Countries Footbridge
The Three Country Footbridge links the cities of Huningue and Weil-am-Rhein in Germany. It was inaugurated in 2007. With a length of 238 meters of a single span (a world first), the bridge allows a grandiose walk for pedestrians and cyclists (cars do not have access to it). It takes its name from its location between France, Germany and Switzerland, which is a hundred meters from the bridge. |
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Colmar, the wine route and charming villages
Within a 40-minutes drive, come and discover Colmar, taste the wines of Alsace and stroll through sublime flower-filled villages. Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé are all small beautiful medieval villages where it is good to walk to discover the half-timbered houses, geraniums and gingerbread. |
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